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- CV Gaiter Inner (41) Apply CV Gaiter Inner filter
- CV Gaiter Outer (41) Apply CV Gaiter Outer filter
- Doseur Valves (41) Apply Doseur Valves filter
- Link Arm (41) Apply Link Arm filter
- Rear Beam (41) Apply Rear Beam filter
- Rear Stabilizer Bar (41) Apply Rear Stabilizer Bar filter
- Rear Tie Bar (41) Apply Rear Tie Bar filter
- Replacement Wishbone Parts | Used, Second-Hand Wishbone (41) Apply Replacement Wishbone Parts | Used, Second-Hand Wishbone filter
- Steering Box (41) Apply Steering Box filter
- Steering Idler (41) Apply Steering Idler filter
- Steering Lock & Key (41) Apply Steering Lock & Key filter
- Steering Pulley (41) Apply Steering Pulley filter
- Suspension Leg Strut (41) Apply Suspension Leg Strut filter
- Suspension Spheres (41) Apply Suspension Spheres filter
- Suspension Strut (41) Apply Suspension Strut filter
- Torsion Bar (41) Apply Torsion Bar filter
- Track Rod End (41) Apply Track Rod End filter
- Wishbone - Upper Arm (41) Apply Wishbone - Upper Arm filter
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About Suspension Struts
The Saab suspension strut is a strong metal strut that is positioned behind the wheel with the control arm sitting either side of it. It’s bolted to the chassis at the top and the lower control arm at the bottom. The strut consists of a metal bar with a damper positioned in the middle. Over the top of this metal bar sits a coil spring which in combination with the damper acts a shock absorber and cushions the vehicle from the bumps in the roads surface to provide a smoother ride. The Saab suspension strut also improves the performance of the coil spring by dampening the effect the springs have when dealing with shocks.
The strut also plays a key part in steering and alignment.
Damage to the Saab suspension strut can result in ‘forward plunge.’ This is where the vehicle shunts forward when brakes are applied.
Other issues can include the vehicle rocking from side to side or being unpredictable when handling. It’s also worth noting that the ride smoothness will greatly deteriorate if the Saab suspension strut is showing signs of wear. A quick way of checking performance is to use a ‘bounce test.’
Saab trivia
- The character of Jerry Seinfeld drove a classic Saab 900 convertible. It wasn't shown much onscreen, but viewers did see him sell it and buy a newer Saab.
- There was lots of controversy over the Saab 93 in Sweden. Not so much the car itself, but the marketing for the vehicle clearly showed a young couple in bed together, but the woman wasn't wearing a wedding ring. Complaints poured in from shocked Swedes, and Saab hastily added a wedding ring.
- The Saab car badge is a very stylized version of the wing from an aeroplane.
- After the death of James Bond creator and writer Ian Fleming, the writer James Gardner took over writing duties for the super spy. He immediately had Bond driving a Saab 900 Turbo, and Saab even built a replica of the 'Silver Beast' which can still be seen in the Saab Car Museum.
- What does the word 'Saab' even mean? It's actually an acronym for Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget, Swedish Aircraft Company Limited. Saab is much easier to say.